About the course
The Astronomy Department at Illinois, in collaboration with the Physics Department, offers graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics strong training in a wide range of areas related to science and engineering. Students also have ready access to observing and computing facilities for their dissertation research, and are guided by distinguished faculty.The Ph.D. degree is for students who wish to pursue a career in academic research in astronomy or related fields. Candidates for the Ph.D. degree undertake research programs that explore new horizons in astronomy, astrophysics, astrochemistry, and cosmology. A master's degree is not required for admission to the Ph.D. program. Average completion time is 6 years for students entering with a bachelor’s degree. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$113,856
Intake |
Location |
Fall (August), 2024 |
Urbana |
Spring (January), 2025 |
Urbana |
Fall (August), 2025 |
Urbana |
How to apply
Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering, official transcripts from undergraduate institution are required. Minimum Grade-Point Average: 3.0 (A = 4.0) IELTS (academic exam) - 7, TOEFL iBT -102, TOEFL PBT - 610.
English language requirements
7.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 103.0
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